IMac G5 CPU running at 100% with no programs running?

A friend of mine has an old iMac G5. Lately, in activity monitor it shows it's using 100% of the CP while no software is running. And the there's no process in the list that shows any significant CPU activity. The fans also run at full speed. Does anyone know what this could be? Software or hardware issue? Could a re-install of 10.5 help?
Message was edited by: Don_McCracken

A PRAM reset might help, also opening the case to see whether there are any swollen or leaking caps. An Archive and Install might also prove helpful, as would increasing the RAM to its Max (2.5GB for an iSight, 2GB for other G5 iMacs).
Let us know how things turn out,

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